A) CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Chairman Hugh Mason.

Present: Mayor Alvin Russell, Dan Barron, John Kurtz, Hugh Mason and Jeff Porter
Absent: Fred DiMartino, Mary Feindt, John Taylor and Jeannine Wallace

B) TOUR OF HANGING BASKET PROTO TYPE

Members of the DDA took a walking tour to view the two different sizes of hanging baskets and the two types of brackets attached to the street light poles. Version A hung at a 90 angle and Version B was shaped like a crook. A 20" and 24" diameter basket was on display. The baskets were painted green to match the light poles. Board members returned to City Hall at 5:45 p.m.

C) APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The agenda was generally approved as presented.

D) INQUIRY INTO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

None

E) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion made by Dan Barron and seconded by Mayor Russell to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2001 as submitted. Motion adopted.

E) PUBLIC INPUT, NOT RELATED TO OTHER AGENDA ITEMS

None

F) NEW BUSINESS

Review of Sample Brackets and Hanging Baskets for Downtown Light Poles

City Manager Mike Wiesner advised that the brackets would be made for the City and the manufacturing of the brackets would go out for bid. The Board generally agreed that they preferred the curved bracket. They would like the top of the crook to have a scroll design similar to the existing light pole. They would also like the bottom of the crook to be flush with the bracket. The Board generally agreed that the baskets should be the same color as the light poles.

Motion made by Jeff Porter and seconded by John Kurtz to purchase the larger basket (24") and the curved bracket with additional decorative scroll work similar to the street lights. Motion adopted unanimously.

G) OLD BUSINESS

Banners

City Manager Mike Wiesner is looking at the concept to have banners placed at the three major entrances to the City, US 31 South, US 31 North and M-66. He is also looking at an appropriate spot to place a banner in the downtown area. The banners would promote special events (i.e., venetian, blood drive, cancer walk, art fair, etc.) Mr. Wiesner will be bringing additional information to the Board at its next meeting.

Waterfront Planning Project

Jeff Porter asked for an update on the hiring of the planning consultant for the waterfront project. Mr. Wiesner advised that the Committee had met and interviews will be held on May 4th. The Committee will make a recommendation to the DDA and the City Council will approve the planning consultant's contract. It is anticipated that public input on the project will be requested June or July.

H) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Banner report
Waterfront planning consultant selection

I) ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by John Kurtz and seconded by Jeff Porter to adjourn. Motion adopted.
Meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Linda Weller, Recording Secretary